Yesterday, we ran Part I of an exclusive interview with southern superstar Nagarjuna [Images]. Here's the concluding second half of the interview, where we get to know the man, off-screen.

Running a production house is not easy but Nag gets into the nitty-gritty of it. "As an actor, I can understand the actor's mind. When an actor throws tantrums, I can make out. As a producer, too, I understand the problems. Sometimes one makes compromises. But I am experienced enough to know when directors need what."

Nag is an avid film buff -- he watches a movie a day. He likes comedy and romantic movies but horror is a strict no-no. They could be films from France [Images], Italy [Images], China, Tamil and Malayalam cinema or Hollywood.

A connoisseur of good food, he opened a restaurant, Touch, with two friends last year. "During my travels, I had seen some good places abroad and I felt why not have something like that in India? I did not find it comfortable going to a restaurant. So three of us who were on the same wavelength decided to start one." 

How does he select recipes? "I pour over recipe books and catch up on the Net. It could even be recipes tried by people. I cook what hits me at that moment."

His trim physique at a 40-plus age is largely due to his diet and fitness schedule. "Good diet and exercise works wonders."

Between shots, Nag munches on something light every hour -- fruits, sprouts and protein biscuits. "I feel one should never go hungry -- one should have small meals as energy is released."

"One should not have dinner and sleep immediately. I have dinner by 7 pm. I have a heavy breakfast, decent lunch and light dinner. I avoid fried stuff. I eat rice in the afternoon. I really like Indian food, but invariably, it is soaked in fat. For dinner, I have salads and pure protein (fish and meat which is grilled and soya). Sunday is one day I pig out. I eat Biryani that day."

Nag's fitness routine includes yoga, treadmill, running, cycling, lifting weights and stretch. "Sunday is an off day for fitness too."

On Sunday, he spends time with family and friends though he tries to find quality time to spend with his two sons, Chaitanya, 18, and Akhil, 10, on other days. "We laugh together, watch movies and play. Sometimes they travel with me on outdoor shoots."

Is Chaitanya showing interest in films? "Yes. He is getting to know things. He is doing his B Com right now," Nag says.

He set up the Blue Cross of Andhra Pradesh with his wife, the actress Amala (who is now espousing the cause of animals) some years ago. "When she needs help, I chip in. For instance, if she asks for money to build a shelter, I give it."

Nag is a firm believer in god. "I like visiting temples. One feels peaceful inside the premises as there are pure thoughts and immense energy. One is also in awe of the images. God has given the choices and the intelligence and left people to choose. My father was a poor farmer for whom getting one meal was difficult. He made the choice to act. I am not into spirituality, though I listen to Amala and others who talk," says the superstar.

"I am never intense about anything. Work is there, I will do my best; if there is no result, it's okay. That's been my attitude since my student days. I am fortunate, I can't wish for anything more. But I don't want to go through the same journey again. I want something new," signs off Nag.